Rebecca Bates RRT,BS
Respiratory Therapy
Byron,NY
Summary
To secure a leadership position that would allow for the integration of my extensive respiratory clinical background and strong organizational skills within a challenging work environment. Focused on producing positive outcome results to provide high-quality care to patients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Clinical Professor
Erie Community College
01.2018 - Current
- Implemented hands-on Respiratory educational curriculum within Rochester affiliates
- Evaluation of students' performance and maintenance of accurate records based on course learning outcomes
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Established individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching
Clinical Manager
Buffalo General Medical Center
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed approximately 60 employees with various personalities and from different cultures for hospital and outpatient care
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented policies and new positions to increase patient care standards and operational procedures
- Enhanced onboarding process for new team members which enabled each to effectively learn objectives and job duties
- Utilization of kronos for scheduling and payroll applications
- Evaluation of current charting system to better capture patient care and workflow of Respiratory Therapists
Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner
Rochester Oxygen and CPAP
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Accommodated prescriptions from local physicians and sleep laboratories in Brockport and Greece locations
- Development of strong relationships within medical community
- Provided comprehensive care to improve quality of clients' sleep hygiene
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions and treatment plans
Registered Respiratory Therapist-ECMO Specialist
Rochester General Hospital
08.2014 - 02.2022
- Provided expertise to critical care areas such as Emergency Department, Medical, Cardiothoracic and Surgical ICUs
- Implemented respiratory knowledge to collectively collaborate with physicians and surgeons
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care based on findings
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, intubations, and initiation of ECMO
Registered Respiratory Therapist, BLS Instructor
Highland Hospital
05.2010 - 08.2015
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Established respiratory care plans and policies for patients suffering from Cystic Fibrosis
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual student
- Assumed leadership roles in BLS classes
Clinical manager
Lincare
07.2009 - 10.2011
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures
- Scheduled client appointments and worked towards achievement of compliance with pap therapy
- Communicated with patients, asked appropriate questions and employed active listening to determine best practice
- Promotion of available pharmaceuticals & therapies to physicians based on client disease process
- Maintenance of respiratory supplies and CPAP/ Bilevel equipment for office
Education
Bachelors of Science -
St. John Fisher College
Rochester, NY2014
Associates - Applied Science in Respiratory Care
Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY05.2007
Skills
- Ability to collaborate and sustain positive relations within the medical community
- Over 15 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
- Skilled at multitasking, delegating, prioritizing, and communicating objectives
- Insurance of positive outcomes in difficult situations
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Staff Development
- Managerial Experience
- Clinical Instruction
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- AARC Member
- NYSSRC Director Chair
Timeline
Clinical Manager
Buffalo General Medical Center
02.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner
Rochester Oxygen and CPAP
11.2020 - 02.2022
Adjunct Clinical Professor
Erie Community College
01.2018 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist-ECMO Specialist
Rochester General Hospital
08.2014 - 02.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist, BLS Instructor
Highland Hospital
05.2010 - 08.2015
Clinical manager
Lincare
07.2009 - 10.2011
Bachelors of Science -
St. John Fisher College
Associates - Applied Science in Respiratory Care
Genesee Community College
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